Product Manual

Leg Band Application
There are three typical leg band configurations;
Divided Leg "Closed/Crossover" - Provides optimum comfort and security. The most commonly used (default)
attachment option and is recommended. The “crossover” configuration can be achieved in two ways:
(a) One leg strap is threaded through the small opening in the opposite leg strap. This will decrease the
size of the opening minimally and will ensure the legs do not splay.
(b) One leg band is crossed over the opposite leg band. This will provide more support than option (a) by
decreasing the size of the opening even more. This will also bring the legs closer together than option (a).
Divided Leg "Open" - Provides increased access for personal hygiene. Use extreme caution with this leg band
configuration as external hip rotation may be increased and the opening is larger, increasing the risk to the client.
Closed Leg – The client’s legs are held together tightly before passing leg straps under them for maximum dignity.
The leg bands and straps are crossed under individual's thighs. This leg band configuration provides the smallest
opening under the client. This leg band configuration may be suitable for clients with limited ability to externally
rotate hips (i.e., those with lower extremity contractures, increased tone).
Sling removal
Best practice is to remove the sling after the transfer has occurred and to re-insert the sling prior to the client
being transferred again. Encouraging client participation, where possible, can increase the time efficiency of the
task.
Efforts should be made to reduce the potential of friction occurring between the sling and skin.
The following steps are used for removal of the universal, hammock and deluxe support slings.
When the client is lying down:
1. Remove the leg bands from the client’s legs
a. Assist the client to bend his or her knee to facilitate leg band removal
2. Assist the client to roll onto his or her side – have him or her help as much as possible.
3. Tuck the sling under the client’s back, pushing down into mattress to reduce friction between the sling and the
client’s skin
4. Ask the client to roll onto his or her back
5. Walk around to the other side of the bed
6. Ask the client to roll away from you just enough that you can pull the tucked sling out from under the client
7. Ask the client to roll onto his or her back
When the client is sitting in a chair/wheelchair:
1. Remove the leg bands from the client’s legs
a. Ask the client to lift his or her leg to facilitate leg band removal.